Query: NC_015675:3046852 Mesorhizobium opportunistum WSM2075 chromosome, complete genome
Lineage: Mesorhizobium opportunistum; Mesorhizobium; Phyllobacteriaceae; Rhizobiales; Proteobacteria; Bacteria
General Information: Environment: Host, Rhizosphere, Root nodule; Temp: Mesophile; Isolation: Antonio's farm, Antonio Rd.; Country: Australia: Northam, Western Australia. Mesorhizobium opportunistum is able to nodulate the plant Biserrula pelecinus, but is ineffective at fixing nitrogen.
Subject: NC_002678:426000 Mesorhizobium loti MAFF303099, complete genome
Lineage: Mesorhizobium loti; Mesorhizobium; Phyllobacteriaceae; Rhizobiales; Proteobacteria; Bacteria
General Information: Plant symbiont bacterium. This organism contains a symbiosis island that is responsible for symbiotic relationships with plants (lotus) which is similar to what is observed with other Rhizobia that form similar relationships with legumes. The bacterium enters root nodules and performs nitrogen-fixation for the plant cell while being provided with a protective environment to grow in. Nitrogen fixation and root nodule formation genes are carried on a symbiosis island.